The Search Begins
In April of 2025, I began to analysis and design a brand new truck. I’ve been driving a 2021 Ram Powerwagon seventy fifth Anniversary version that I actually like. It has all the things I might ever need in a truck apart from one factor….. A diesel engine and subsequently the ability to tug heavy hundreds. So, the search began.
I started my analysis have been everybody begins to search for solutions to unknown questions, YouTube. I knew proper have been to start out, the SEMA truck builds. After a pair hours of watching totally different builds from totally different years I got here throughout a Ranch Armor truck construct by Jim Glover Customs. This truck construct impressed the concept of doing the Whiskey 7 Ranch truck.
Ordering
I first despatched an electronic mail to Jim Glover Ram to see how the dealership was related to the Glover Customs from the SEMA construct. What I came upon was they’re each in the identical constructing and work collectively to do customized builds. I first spoke with Adam Clinkenbeard, and he defined the ordering course of and the way the dealership and the customized division labored collectively. He then launched me to Mike Burress, who handles the customized builds. After I defined what I used to be eager to do, they have been very excited to assist and actually went above and past to make my one-of-a-kind truck come true. Jim Glover and Glover Customs have been nice to work with, they have been very useful with none gross sales strain, and I knew instantly I used to be in the fitting place.
I first positioned the order with Adam for the truck itself. This took a few months because the 2026 fashions weren’t out but and I needed the Ceramic Gray paint shade which was rumored to be obtainable in Might. Adam and I went down the construct sheet intimately realizing that a number of the line gadgets can be taken off and changed when the truck arrived. I then had the truck delivered to Jim Glover.
Design
Whereas I used to be ready for the truck to reach, Mike and I began to design the additional gadgets. I had a selected bumper in thoughts however needed it to match the wheel flairs and I additionally had a selected wheel however left it as much as Mike to recommend what raise, suspension, tires, additional gasoline tank and so forth. After many emails and telephone calls, the ultimate truck was performed. I’ve added the video under that Jim Glover did for the reveal once I flew out to select it up. I’ve additionally listed all the additional tools under the video in case somebody is .
Reveal video of latest truck
Truck particulars
2026 Ram 3500 Restricted HD with HO Cummins Diesel Engine
Night time editionDual Alternators 480 ampsAux switchesPower sunroofGooseneck towing packageCold climate groupLevel one Tools group which incorporates passenger video display screen
Extras
Methodology wheels black/black with black hub caps and lug nutsToyo AT3 37×12.50x18AEV 5100 Sequence LiftBushwacker FlaresMagnum Headache Rack with commander lightingAtta Tank 60-gallon aux tank with computerized filling of truck tankRough Nation airbagsKryptonite Kustomz graphicsExpedition One entrance and rear bumper with lighting moduleNFAB working boards
Since selecting it up
Bulletproof adjustable hitch with gooseneck ballTackform cellphone and radio mount
Cheryl and I are anxiously ready for our EarthCruiser to be completed with the brand new upgrades, keep tuned for a stroll through video of the brand new and improved Earthcruiser quickly.
Thanks Brent & Cheryl Conklin
Brent Conklin – Whiskey 7 Backroads
Proprietor of Whiskey7backroads and avid explorer. I’m a Ham Radio additional class operator and frequent the Outdated Miss Web. I’ve been married for 32 years to Cheryl and we have now 2 boys and a couple of canine.
Brent Conklin, proprietor of Whiskey 7 Backroads
